Wilhelmina wilhelmina helena pauline marie of orangenassau august 31 1880 november 28 1962 was queen regnant of the netherlands from 1890 to 1948. Her father was in his 60s when he had her and so she did not have long to wait before inheriting the throne in 1890 with her mother acting as regent. She died on november 28, 1962 in apeldoorn, gelderland, netherlands. She was the youngest queen in history just eighteen years old as. Netherlands up face of queen wilhelmina of the netherlands coins 1890 1948. A tribute to queen wilhelmina of the netherlands youtube. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands european royal history. Queen juliana of the netherlands unofficial royalty. Her keen business instincts made her the first female billionaire in us dollars, while her political astuteness helped keep her country together during wwii. This site is as rich in history as it is in scenery.
Wilhelmina, queen of the netherlands international. Queen wilhelmina s father, king willem iii, was the third monarch of the netherlands and had married his cousin sophie of wurttemberg in 1839. March 20, 2020 moniek emma of waldeck and pyrmont, the royal women, the year of queen wilhelmina 2020, wilhelmina of the netherlands 2 public domain queen emma, born emma of waldeck and pyrmont, was born on 2 august 1858 and was just 20 years old when she married the 61yearold king william iii of the netherlands. In 18 the netherlands gained its independence, and prince willem frederik, son of the last stadholder willem v, returned from exile and was proclaimed sovereign prince. Wilhelmina, in full wilhelmina helena pauline maria, born aug. Life avatar, the real life me lived in the netherlands for a while and came to appreciate dutch history. Nov 28, 2017 queen wilhelmina of the netherlands died at het loo palace on this day in 1962. On 7 february 1901 she married duke hendrik of mecklenburgschwerin. She reigned as queen for fiftyeight years, longer than any other dutch monarch. Her reign saw the first and the second world wars, the dutch economic crisis of 1933, and the decline of the netherlands as a major colonial power. During her reign the royal house maintained a strong commitment to parliamentary institutions and the principle of parliamentary government.
Queen wilhelmina had wanted to stay in the netherlands. Face of queen wilhelmina of the netherlands coins 1890 1948 the queen is displayed with fine hair texture or coarse hair which considerably influences the price. Dec 12, 2015 queen wilhelmina wearing her coronation robe by therese schwartze, 1898 there was considerable pressure on wilhelmina to produce an heir. Netherlands nederland 20 mnh queen beatrix throne change 4v block pack 477. On 10 may 1940, nazi germany invaded the netherlands. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands about facebook. She was happy to be with friends, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, the president and first lady of the u. Her reign spanned world war i, the great depression. Catherinaamalias greatgrandmother juliana 19092004 was queen of the netherlands from 1948 until 1980. Queen wilhelmina bridge willemstad 2020 all you need to. On 1 october 1791, she married her cousin william of the netherlands, son of stadtholder william v, prince of orange and princess wilhelmina of prussia, in berlin. The year of queen wilhelmina the death of her mother queen.
She ruled the country for 58 years, longer than most dutch monarchs. At the same time, she was a strongwilled and forceful personality who spoke and acted her mind. She was married to prince hendrik of the netherlands. Part 1 shows queen wilhelmina of the netherlands in belgium and holland being greeted on her return from exile. Queen wilhelmina and the dutch royal family from the royal house of orangenassau refused to accept the nazi offer of protection and sailed to england on the hms hereford sent by king george vi. When king willem iii died in 1890, his only surviving child was too young to reign. Most recently, her grandmother beatrix was queen of the netherlands from 1980 until 20. In early 1880, it was announced that queen emma was pregnant. May 24, 2015 wilhelmina wilhelmina helena pauline maria.
Wilhelmine of prussia, queen of the netherlands wikipedia. Equestrian statue of wilhelmina in amsterdam netherlands. Pittsfield, massachusettsqueen wilhelmina of the netherlands, visiting in nearby lee, makes a shopping tour here today. The latest inn is todays park lodge, the crowning attraction at queen wilhelmina state park. Wilhelmina of the netherlands military wiki fandom. The queen wilhelmina bridge is a high rise auto bridge over the canal. She spoke to the dutch people on radio from england. Juliana was queen of the netherlands from september 4, 1948 to april 30, 1980 when she abdicated in favor of her eldest daughter beatrix. Born at noordeinde palace in the hague, the netherlands on april 30, 1909, juliana was the only child of queen wilhelmina of the netherlands and her husband prince hendrik of mecklenburgschwerin juliana was christened on june 5. She and her ministers spent the years from 1940 to 1945 in exile in london. Queen wilhelmina holds the record for the longest reigning dutch monarch, 58 years. Born wilhelmina helena pauline marie of orangenassau, she was the queen of the netherlands from 1890 until 1948, and queen mother from 1948 until 1962. Her reign spanned world war i, the great depression, and world war ii.
Wilhelmina of the netherlands simple english wikipedia, the. The disappointment of her gender was quickly forgotten by the dutch people, who considered anything to better than to be ruled by a german prince. February queen wilhelmina of the netherlands and duke heinrich of mecklenburgschwerin on the day their vows were said. Wilhelmina of the netherlands new world encyclopedia. The five highdenomination queen wilhelmina definitive netherlands stamps shown above were issued between 1898 and 1905. The first constitution of the netherlands as a monarchy dates from 1814. The year of queen wilhelmina the death of her mother. Queen wilhelmina and her daughter juliana, circa 1914. Queen wilhelmina 18801962 royal house of the netherlands. Queen wilhelmina bridge willemstad 2020 all you need. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands was the longest reigning dutch monarch who ruled for 58 years from 1890 to 1948. Type 1 stamp was actually issued, as a commemorative stamp, on september 6, 1898 to celebrate the investiture of queen wilhelmina. However, the allies included the netherlands in their blockade of germany, intercepting all dutch ships and severely restricting dutch imports to ensure goods could not be passed on to germany wilhelmina was a soldiers queen.
Beatrix beatrix wilhelmina armgard, dutch pronunciation. The major parties came to recognize that the school struggle interfered with the solution of other problems. Her reign saw world war i and world war ii, the economic crisis of 1933, and the decline of the netherlands as a major colonial power. Nice view from the queen wilhelmina bridge but only if you are in a car or bus. It is not a floating bridge as shown by most of the pictures. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands unofficial royalty. The story of queen wilhelmina the worlds first female. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands the royal watcher. Wilhelmina 1880 1962 was queen of the netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948. The exiled billionaire queen of holland had a role to play. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands died at het loo palace on this day in 1962.
Netherlands queen wilhelmina and world war i britannica. Wilhelmina queen of the netherlands, helena pauline maria. An agreement in principle was reached on the eve of world war i, by which the secular parties. The netherlands had a policy of neutrality and had had no recent experience of resisting outside invading forces. Part 2 shows the funeral of david lloyd george in wales.
Wilhelmina was queen of the netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948. During the first half of the reign of queen wilhelmina 18901948, the political situation remained fundamentally unchanged. Wilhelmina wilhelmina 18801962 was queen of the netherlands from 1890 to 1948. Mar 20, 2020 march 20, 2020 moniek emma of waldeck and pyrmont, the royal women, the year of queen wilhelmina 2020, wilhelmina of the netherlands 2 public domain queen emma, born emma of waldeck and pyrmont, was born on 2 august 1858 and was just 20 years old when she married the 61yearold king william iii of the netherlands. Many people believed her heir presumptivea german prince with close associations with the imperial familywould fold the netherlands into the german empire if he ever came to power. Wilhelmina of the netherlands biography facts, childhood. The netherlands remained neutral during world war i. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands wurttemberg ornate pearl tiara queen wilhelmina creation. Jul 02, 2011 part 1 shows queen wilhelmina of the netherlands in belgium and holland being greeted on her return from exile. The queen is displayed with fine hair texture or coarse hair which considerably influences the price.
Queen wilhelmina was born on august 31, 1880 in the hague, zuidholland, netherlands as wilhelmina helena pauline marie van oranjenassau. Wilhelmina is queen of the netherlands and the voice of radio oranje. Queen wilhelminas wedding gift parure the court jeweller. Her greatgreat grandmother wilhelmina 18801962 was queen of the netherlands from 1890 until 1948. The only child of king william iii of the netherlands and his second wife princess emma of waldeck and pyrmont, she became heiress presumptive in 1884, succeeding to the dutch throne in 1890, at the age of ten. Her steadfast resolve during the war years won her great respect, both in her homeland and abroad. Wilhelmina helena pauline maria was the longestserving queen of the netherlands, having reigned from 1890 to 1948. Mar 23, 2020 in early 1880, it was announced that queen emma was pregnant. Queen wilhelmina then reigned for 50 years, through two world wars and the decolonisation of indonesia. Juliana was the only child of queen wilhelmina and prince henry of mecklenburgschwerin. Netherlands netherlands queen wilhelmina and world war i. An agreement in principle was reached on the eve of world war i, by which the. She inherited the throne at the age of 10 following the death of her father, king william iii, as the only surviving child.
Wilhelmina became queen on her fathers death november 23, 1890, though she remained under her mothers regency until 1898. Statue of queen wilhelmina of the netherlands, amsterdam wilhelmina was well aware what was expected of her by the dutch people and their elected representatives. Civilization vi the official site news civilization vi. On 31 august 1880, the future queen wilhelmina was born. She was the daughter of king william iii and his second wife, emma of waldeckpyrmont. Since the railroad was largely financed by dutch investors, and to give it a touch of grandeur, the mountain resort retreat for passengers on the line was called wilhelmina inn to honor the new queen. Her reign saw the first and the second world wars, the dutch economic crisis of 1933, and the decline of the netherlands as a. Wilhelmina of the netherlands simple english wikipedia. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands posts facebook. She inspired the dutch resistance during world war ii. Wilhelmina helena pauline maria was born in the hague, netherlands, on august 31, 1880. The marriage was arranged as a part of an alliance between the house of orange and prussia, but it was also, in fact, a love match and became very happy. Queen of the netherlands 23 november 1890 4 september 1948 ancestors of queen wilhelmina of the netherlands 4 of 16 generations lessmore.
The stamp issued to celebrate the centenary of the netherlands independence features queen wilhelmina. In 1884, alexander died, leaving the young wilhelmina as the heiress. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands broadcasts in britain. The exiled billionaire queen of holland had a role to play in.
Born at noordeinde palace in the hague, the netherlands on april 30, 1909, juliana was the only child of queen wilhelmina of the netherlands and her husband prince hendrik of mecklenburgschwerin. Queen wilhelmina of the netherlands wears the parure, ca. The young queen wilhelmina of the netherlands was to be crowned in september 1898. Make offer 19401947 two partial sets queen wilhelmina, used.
She reigned for nearly 58 years, longer than any other dutch monarch. Though still quite young she was nearly thirtyfour, wilhelmina 18801962 had been queen of the netherlands for nearly sixteen years when war broke out in august 1914. Pittsfield, massachusetts queen wilhelmina of the netherlands, visiting in nearby lee, makes a shopping tour here today. Her mother, queen emma, acted as regent until 1898, when wilhelmina came of age. Queen wilhelminas father, king willem iii, was the third monarch of the netherlands and had married his cousin sophie of wurttemberg in 1839. Queen wilhelmina it was 1945 and queen wilhelmina of the netherlands was in washington, d. She was the mother of queen juliana and grandmother of queen beatrix. The inauguration of princess wilhelmina as queen of the netherlands took place in 1898. Rise and fall wilhelminas dutch empire is at home on the flatlands where rivers run into the sea, building polders to fuel their growth and trade routes to span the globe. The year of queen wilhelmina the death of auntie sophie. Queen of the netherlands during world wars i and ii. The original lodge was built in the late 1800s as a victorian resort named wilhelmina inn to honor the young queen of the netherlands. Wilhelmina 31 august 1880 28 november 1962 was queen of the netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948.
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